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SECURITY.md

Security Policy

πŸ›‘οΈ Supported Versions

This repository contains primarily configuration files, documentation, and personal content. Security updates apply to:

Content Type Security Scope Support Status
Scripts & Configurations Fedora Linux setup scripts βœ… Maintained
Documentation All README and guide files βœ… Current
Personal Content Images, artwork, personal files ⚠️ Protected under CC license

πŸ” Security Considerations

Configuration Files

  • Review before use: All scripts and configurations should be reviewed before implementation
  • Personal data: Some configuration backups may contain personal preferences but no sensitive data
  • System impact: Shell scripts may modify system configurations - understand before running

Personal Content

  • Privacy protection: Personal images and content are protected under CC BY-NC-SA 4.0
  • No sensitive data: Repository does not contain passwords, API keys, or sensitive personal information
  • Public repository: All content is intentionally public and curated for sharing

🚨 Reporting a Vulnerability

If you discover a security vulnerability in this repository:

For Configuration/Script Issues

  1. Check if it's a real security issue: Ensure it's not just a configuration preference
  2. Create a private report: Use GitHub's private vulnerability reporting if available
  3. Contact directly: Email details in CONTRIBUTING.md for private discussion
  4. Provide details: Include affected files, potential impact, and suggested fixes

For Personal Content Issues

  1. Privacy concerns: If personal content raises privacy concerns, contact directly
  2. Licensing violations: Report any misuse of licensed content through appropriate channels
  3. Inappropriate usage: Report any inappropriate use of personal content or images

πŸ“ž Contact Information

Primary Contact Methods

  • Email: Available in CONTRIBUTING.md
  • Discord: calebowolf (for immediate issues)
  • GitHub Issues: For non-sensitive security discussions

Response Timeline

  • Acknowledgment: Within 48 hours
  • Initial assessment: Within 1 week
  • Resolution: Depends on complexity, but prioritized for genuine security issues

⚑ What to Report

Please Report

  • Script vulnerabilities: Commands that could cause system damage
  • Configuration exposures: Settings that might expose sensitive information
  • Documentation errors: Security-related misinformation in guides
  • Privacy concerns: Accidental exposure of sensitive information

Not Security Issues

  • Personal preferences: Configuration choices that are intentional
  • Platform-specific issues: Problems specific to your system setup
  • License questions: These are policy questions, not security issues
  • Content opinions: Disagreements with personal content or choices

πŸ”’ Repository Security Features

Preventive Measures

  • Comprehensive .gitignore: Prevents accidental commit of sensitive files
  • Public by design: All content is intentionally curated for public sharing
  • Documentation focus: Emphasis on educational and reference content
  • Regular review: Content is regularly reviewed for appropriateness

Community Protection

  • Clear licensing: All content has clear usage terms
  • Attribution requirements: Personal content requires attribution
  • Non-commercial protection: Personal content protected from commercial exploitation
  • Respectful community guidelines: Code of conduct protects all participants

πŸ“š Security Resources

For Users of This Repository

  • Fedora Security: Fedora Security Guide
  • Linux Security: General Linux security best practices
  • Configuration Security: Review all configurations before implementing

For Contributors

  • GitHub Security: GitHub Security Best Practices
  • Open Source Security: Best practices for open source contributions
  • Personal Data Protection: Guidelines for protecting personal information in public repositories

🀝 Responsible Disclosure

We believe in responsible disclosure and appreciate security researchers who:

  • Report issues privately first: Allow time for assessment and fixes
  • Provide clear details: Help us understand and reproduce issues
  • Suggest solutions: Offer constructive suggestions when possible
  • Respect the community: Maintain professional and respectful communication

Thank you for helping keep this repository and its community safe!

There aren’t any published security advisories